Brain, Gut, Body & Faith: What Really Matters for Our Health with Dr. David Teitelbaum

In this episode, I’m talking with Dr. David Teitelbaum, an osteopathic physician, functional medicine practitioner, author, and someone who has spent more than 40 years helping people improve their health by looking beyond their symptoms. But his journey into human medicine started in an unexpected place: as a veterinarian. Dr. Teitelbaum shares the “God moment” that led him to leave veterinary medicine and pursue human medicine, and how spending a day with an osteopathic physician completely changed the direction of his career. We talk about what functional medicine really means and why Dr. Teitelbaum believes there is a place for both traditional medicine and more natural approaches to health. He explains why small, simple changes can make a difference and why being healthy isn’t about being perfect. It’s about what we do most of the time. Dr. Teitelbaum also shares what he has learned about the connection between the gut and the brain, including why digestive health can have such a significant impact on overall health. We talk about brain health, cognitive decline, nutrition, supplements, inflammation, and some of the practical things people can consider as they work toward healthier aging. To learn more about Dr. Teitelbaum and his work, visit https://www.doctor-t.com/ You can get his book here: https://shorturl.at/3ycJp Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast